retaliatory

Example Sentences

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Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said this week trade talks with Canada have stalled due to retaliatory measures the country’s authorities have imposed on U.S. products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Tehran had warned that Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon would trigger another wave of retaliatory strikes.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The federal district court found for Media Matters, saying this was clearly a retaliatory measure.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Neugebauer’s legal team argues his firing was retaliatory because he and others raised governance concerns to the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In order to forestall outbreaks of retaliatory violence, we arranged a week-long series of mass rallies and demonstrations throughout the country.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela